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PHILLIPA KATONIVUALIKU

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Philipa was awarded a black belt in 2013.  She began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu February 2002 with ROOTS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She has an outstanding track record in competitions, and she was a world champion in BJJ, too! She is a valuable member of the ROOTS BJJ team, and is one of the highest ranked female BJJ athletes in Australia. 

Achievements and Awards
  • Won NSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu title October 2002
  • Won Pan-Pacific Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu title November 2002 (Melbourne)
  • Won NSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu title March 2003
  • Qualified for World titles in Brazil 2003
  • Won Australian Freestyle Wrestling Championships 2003 (Adelaide)
  • Qualified for World Freestyle Wrestling Championships 2003 (New York) Ranked 21st in the world after the competition
  • Won World Cup in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu June 2003 (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil)
  • Won Pan-Pacific Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu title November 2003 (Melbourne)
  • Won Australian Submission Wrestling title 2004
  • Won World Cup in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu June 2004 (Salvador, Brazil)
  • Bronze in World Championships in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu June 2004 (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil)
  • Won World Pro Jiu-Jitsu trials Australasia 2010

Projects
  • Taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Children and Women 2005 – 2006
  • Taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / wrestling at Cranbrook School, 2009 – 2010
  • Teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to female only classes within the ROOTS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Dojo in Rockdale, 2011 to Current



While not everyone may want to dedicate the time required to become a world champion, everyone, can reap the benefits from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
I can promise you that BJJ will assist in the development of physical fitness, self-confidence, self-discipline and many other aspects in character building in people, I know because I have experienced this first hand.
Students learn about martial arts in a safe and respectful way with the aim of developing positive relationships with physical activity while respecting the values instilled through ancient martial arts. ROOTS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is underpinned by the values of loyalty, respect and the development of self-confidence.


COme Train the Real Jiu-Jitsu

Hours

Monday to Saturday:
​7am - 9pm

Telephone

0420 989 937

Email

info@rootsbjj.com.au
  • Home
  • About
    • History of Jiu-Jitsu
    • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
    • BJJ Lineage
    • Grading System
    • Women in Gis
    • Partners
  • Programs
    • Corporate Programs
    • Children's programs
  • Instructors
    • Jorge Pereira
    • Paulo Guimaraes
    • Robert Naumoski
    • Phillipa Katonivauliku
    • Brad Paterson
    • Ben Turnbull
    • Jaesub Jo
    • Park Munsu
    • James Hampton
    • David Chow
    • Zak Angelevski
    • Trefon Giannoukas
    • Ivica Aleksovski
    • Denis Angelkovski
    • Aleks Stojkovski
    • Michael Matlijovski
    • Rory Marama
    • Ramon Carrico
  • Locations
    • ROOTS Avalon Beach
    • ROOTS Batemans Bay
    • ROOTS Botany
    • ROOTS Canberra
    • ROOTS Erskineville
    • ROOTS Hurstville
    • ROOTS Illawarra
    • ROOTS Matraville
    • ROOTS Milperra
    • ROOTS St George
    • ROOTS Warringah Mall
  • Events
  • Shop
  • ROOTS News
  • FAQs
  • Contact